1985 Lipton International Players Championships Explained

The 1985 Lipton International Players Championships was a tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was the 1st edition of the Miami Masters and was part of the 1985 Nabisco Grand Prix and the 1984 Virginia Slims World Championship Series. Both the men's and the women's events took place at Laver's International Tennis Resort in Delray Beach, Florida from February 4 through February 18, 1985.[1] [2]

Prize money

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style=background:#f3f3f3Men's singles$112,500$56,250$28,125$14,250$8,250$4,500$2,625$1,265
style=background:#f3f3f3Men's doubles*$45,000$22,500$11,250$4,500$2,500$1,125$655

Finals

Men's singles

See main article: 1985 Lipton International Players Championships – Men's singles. Tim Mayotte defeated Scott Davis 4–6, 4–6, 6–3, 6–2, 6–4

Women's singles

See main article: 1985 Lipton International Players Championships – Women's singles. Martina Navratilova defeated Chris Evert-Lloyd 6–2, 6–4

Men's doubles

See main article: 1985 Lipton International Players Championships – Men's doubles. Paul Annacone / Christo van Rensburg defeated Sherwood Stewart / Kim Warwick 7–5, 7–5, 6–4

Women's doubles

See main article: 1985 Lipton International Players Championships – Women's doubles. Gigi Fernández / Martina Navratilova defeated Kathy Jordan / Hana Mandlíková 7–6(7–4), 6–2

Mixed doubles

Heinz Günthardt / Martina Navratilova defeated Mike Bauer / Catherine Tanvier 6–2, 6–2

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1985. 1985. Willow Books. London. 0002181703. 225, 229. John Barrett. John Barrett (tennis).
  2. Book: The International Tennis Federation : World of Tennis 1986. 1986. Willow Books. London. 9780002182096. 140–141. John Barrett. John Barrett (tennis).